Bakersfield celebrates Juneteenth locals gather for weekend festival

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — For 20 years-Juneteenth has been observed in California, marking the end of slavery. Bakersfield held its annual Juneteenth weekend festival, a celebration that commemorates the emancipation of African-Americans. A remembrance of the struggle for freedom, existence, and future. Those throughout Kern County near and far gathered…Read More

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